Yearly Archives: 2022
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US mass shooting Walmart shooter left ‘death note,’ bought gun day of killing
The Walmart supervisor who fatally shot six co-workers at a store in Virginia bought the gun just hours before the killings and left a note on ... -
Crowds angered by lockdowns call for leadership to step down
Protesters pushed to the brink by China’s strict COVID measures in Shanghai called for the removal of the country’s leadership and clashed with police yesterday as ... -
1990 Tearful farewell from Iron Lady
Britain has a new prime minister for the first time in more than 11 years. Margaret Thatcher formally tendered her resignation to the Queen early this ... -
After latest milestone, Ronaldo eyes WC glory past Uruguay
Another game, another personal milestone. For all the turmoil that has surrounded Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of what is likely to be his final World Cup, the ... -
World Cup analysts cite more goals from crosses, penalties
More crosses creating more goals. Winning penalties with “total genius” like Cristiano Ronaldo. Pressing opponents to quickly win back the ball. FIFA’s expert analysts picked their ... -
Mbappe scores two, France reaches knockout stage
France 2, Denmark 1 France advanced, and Kylian Mbappe got them there. The French became the first defending champions to reach the round of 16 at ... -
Argentina riding emotional rollercoaster after win
Argentina 2, Mexico 0 As Lionel Messi struggled to hold back his tears, Pablo Aimar let them flow on the bench. Covering his hands with his ... -
Kim’s daughter appears again, heating up succession debate
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter made a public appearance again, this time with missile scientists and more honorific titles as her father’s “most beloved” ... -
Monkeys in central Thailand city mark their day with feast
A meal fit for monkeys was served yesterday at the annual Monkey Feast Festival in central Thailand. Amid the morning traffic, rows of monkey statues holding ... -
Keep broader picture of virus fight in mind
After fighting with the novel coronavirus for three years, the world has not yet seen the light at the end of the tunnel. During that time ... -
Monday, November 28, 2022 – edition no. 4142
* Big six wins — Gov’t retains existing concessionaires as embattled ops pledged billions of investments for the next decade * Policy Address 2023 | ... -
Six incumbent gaming operators retain concessions
The six incumbent operators will retain their concessions and will be awarded a 10-year license, the government committee for the gaming concessions public tender announced this ... -
Macau venture could be a drain to Genting’s cash: report
PublicInvest Research said today (Friday) that Genting Malaysia (GenM) could face a “cash drain” in the short term should it secure a gaming concession in Macau. ... -
Gov’t to announce gaming tender results tomorrow
The Macau Government will possibly announce the preliminary results of the international tender for six gaming concessions at a press conference tomorrow morning (Saturday), which was ... -
Anti-graft watchdog busts alleged breach of confidentiality
A company proprietor in the construction sector has been arrested for allegedly engaging in anti-competitive practices by stealing commercial secrets from his former employer, the Commission ... -
Hong Kong emigres crave taste of milk tea from home
In London, Wong Wai-yi misses the taste of home. A year ago, the 31-year-old musician was in Hong Kong, earning a good living composing for TV ... -
Economy chief has no definite answer to high fuel prices
Secretary for Economy and Finance Lei Wai Nong has no solution to the issue of soaring fuel prices but insists that “we need to do the ... -
A decade to ‘change the image of Macau,’ gov’t proposes
It has been confirmed that the local government is trying to reduce casino activities to irrelevance or something merely residual through diversification of the economy with ... -
Promising Spain brings back the ‘tiki-taka’
It was a World Cup win fit for a king. Literally. King Felipe VI was among those congratulating Spain in Qatar after its 7-0 rout of ... -
Immerse Lingnan Culture into Our Daily Life
Lion prancing to a drumbeat, cymbals, gongs crashing, and drums pounding together, let’s witness the essence of the Lion Dance prestige performance! To showcase the tremendously ... -
‘Tourism +’ to increase in 2023
Activities under “Tourism +” are likely to increase over 2023, the director of the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes said at ... -
PJ stages mock abduction rescue
The Judiciary Police (PJ) staged a mock operation wherein they rescued a female university student kidnapped by a gang of three men. The simulation was presented ... -
Composite interest rates for pataca, HKD rise in Q3
The composite interest rates for the pataca (MOP) and the Hong Kong dollar (HKD) rose from 0.56% and 1.05% at the end of June to 0.88% ... -
Melco helps realize the dreams of local elderlies through Simple Acts of Kindness 2.0
Since 2020, Melco Resorts & Entertainment Chairman & CEO Mr. Lawrence Ho has deployed the company’s workforce en masse to support the local community during work ... -
Shenzhen meeting encourages more int’l exchanges
Representatives from member organizations of the Shenzhen People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries have unanimously agreed that concerted efforts should be made to further ... -
Authorities expand lockdowns as Covid-19 cases hit daily record
Pandemic lockdowns are expanding across China, including in a city where factory workers clashed this week with police, as the number of COVID-19 cases hits a ... -
Philippines asks China for explanation over latest sea feud
The Philippines has sought an explanation from China after a Filipino military commander reported that the Chinese coast guard forcibly seized Chinese rocket debris in the ... -
Long-time reformist leader Anwar named as premier
Malaysia’s king named reformist opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim as the country’s Prime Minister, ending days of uncertainty after divisive general elections produced a hung Parliament. Sultan ... -
Kim’s sister makes insulting threats to Seoul over sanctions
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made insult-laden threats against South Korea yesterday for considering unilateral sanctions on the North, calling the ... -
Pope links plight of Ukrainians today to Stalin’s ‘genocide’
Pope Francis yesterday [Macau time] linked the suffering of Ukrainians now to the 1930s “genocide artificially caused by Stalin,” when the Soviet leader was blamed for ... -
Migrant boat had sailed from Libya with 483 people
Greek authorities say a dilapidated fishing boat crammed with migrants that was towed to port after losing steering in rough seas south of Crete was carrying ... -
1998 ‘Corrupt’ Turkish government falls
The government of Turkey has collapsed after losing a no-confidence motion over corruption allegations. The Turkish assembly voted by an absolute majority – 314 votes to ... -
Remote desert camps house fans on a budget
For scores of foreign soccer fans, the road to the World Cup in Doha starts every morning at a barren campsite in the middle of the ... -
England wary of upset against US
England scored six goals in its opening World Cup game against, but it was the two it conceded that concern coach Gareth Southgate and provide hope ... -
Wrenching and riveting, ‘The Son’ leaves you shaken
If you don’t have children, you will likely walk out of “The Son” shaken and deeply moved. If you do have kids, you may have to ...
